In an enthralling Coupe de France encounter, Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC edged out a 4-3 victory over Sport Athletique Merignacais. The match was a testament to the attacking prowess displayed by both teams, finding the back of the net a combined total of seven times. Merignacais initially took the lead with a penalty which set a high-stakes tone for the encounter, but Lavallois FC's resilience saw them claw back and secure the win, highlighted by their superior corner kick advantage, tallying 11 to Merignacais' three. This disparity in set-piece opportunities provided Lavallois with multiple scoring chances which they crucially capitalized on, influencing the final outcome.

The tactical approach of Stade Lavallois to exploit their set-piece proficiency was evident. While both teams fought valiantly, Lavallois' frequent access to corner kicks was instrumental and is statistically significant, offering them repeated opportunities to pressurize the Merignacais defense. Merignacais, conversely, struggled to match this offensive strategy with only three corners, which limited their capacity to apply consistent pressure on Lavallois' defense. Additionally, the penalty early in the game suggests initial dominance by Merignacais, but their failure to translate this into continued field advantage indicates a missed opportunity to control the game.

Discipline played a crucial role too, with Lavallois accumulating two yellow cards. This could have been detrimental but was managed well enough not to disrupt their gameplay significantly. The solitary yellow card for Merignacais suggests their tactical discipline; however, Lavallois’ ability to maintain aggression without accruing critical penalties indicates effective management of their physical approach. Offensively, both teams operated on the edge, indicated by the offsides count (Merignacais with one and Lavallois with two), which points to their aggressive offensive plays aimed at breaking down each other's defenses.

What ultimately marked Lavallois' victory was their ability to convert set-piece situations combined with disciplined aggression, allowing them to maintain the edge over an equally determined Merignacais side. Both teams exhibited strong teamwork, but Lavallois’ tactical execution in offensive set-piece scenarios and resilience amidst defensive aggression swung the match in their favor.

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